Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
1 portrait by Thomas Williamson
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
by Thomas Williamson, published by Robert Cribb & Son, after Robert Home
stipple engraving, published 4 June 1811
14 3/4 in. x 12 5/8 in. (375 mm x 320 mm) plate size; 22 3/8 in. x 17 in. (567 mm x 433 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1958
Reference Collection
NPG D37584
Sitterback to top
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Robert Cribb & Son (active 1804-1829), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.
- Robert Home (1752-1834), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 18 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Williamson (active 1800-1832), Stipple engraver. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1811back to top
Current affairs
George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wifeArt and science
John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.
International
Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.Java captured.
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